Let's Talk Creation

Todd and Paul are together in person at the International Conference on Creationism at Cedarville University!  Nine different folks stop by the Let's Talk Creation booth to tell us all about what they're doing at the ICC.  From post-Flood lakes to feathered dinosaurs to human history and the Bible, you can get a tiny taste of the ICC in one convenient episode! to check out the Show Notes.

Join Paul and Todd as they discuss the latest creation research on fossil hominins! What can we learn about our own humanity from these ancient people? What do these fossils mean for the image of God? And what about all those apes? This is the first part in our series on the 2023 International Conference on Creationism.

Todd and Paul discuss a viewer/listener request to talk about the amazing geology of Joshua Tree National Park. The unique geology provides some wonderful opportunities to talk about important creationist research in granite. How does granite formation fit in a young-earth scenario? Join Todd and Paul at Joshua Tree to find out! www.letstalkcreation.org

What does it mean to be created in the Image of God? Genesis tells us that humans are made in God’s image, but Christians hold different views about what this means. In this episode, Todd and Paul explore the Image of God with Dr. Daniel Wilson, Pastor and Professor of Bible and Church History at Brookes Bible College in St. Louis, MO. Show Notes

Todd and Paul chat with producer Thomas Purifoy about his new film Is Genesis History: Mountains after the Flood . Thomas explains the surprising birth of the film and his passion for explaining how creation science actually works. The film follows geologists Andrew Snelling and John Whitmore as they study the remarkable folded layers in the Grand Canyon. Their research takes them from the bottom...

Continuing our series on natural evil, Todd and Paul discuss the apparent design of creatures such as bears and pit vipers. Why do they look like they are designed to kill? How do they fit in a pre-Fall world? What did they look like before the Fall? Should we call it natural evil when a good God created it? Paul and Todd tackle these questions and more in this episode.   https://letstalkcreation....

What is the Septuagint? Where did it come from? Join Todd, Paul, and their special guest Henry Smith as they discuss the origin of ancient Greek translations of the Old Testament and how those translations relate to biblical chronology. About our Guest: Henry Smith works for the Associates for Biblical Research. He is the dig director for the Shiloh excavations. He hosts the TV show Digging for Tr...

EPISODE 58: Which Rocks are Flood Rocks Part 4: Parting Thoughts Join Paul and Todd as they wrap up their four-part series on the Flood boundary. Todd recaps previous episodes in the series, and Paul gives his perspective from his own research. As creationists work to better understand the fossil record, Todd and Paul encourage humility and kindness to work through disagreements.

How many rock layers were formed by the Flood? Paul and Todd chat with Dr. Marcus Ross, paleontologist, and president of Cornerstone Educational Supply, about the Flood and the fossil record. Dr. Ross has a Ph. D. in paleontology and has spent a great deal of time studying the rock record. This is part three in a four-part series. About our Guest Dr. Marcus Ross is a former professor at Liberty Un...

How many rock layers were formed by the Flood? Paul and Todd chat with Dr. Tim Clarey of the Institute for Creation Research about the Flood and the fossil record. Dr. Clarey has a Ph. D. in geology and has spent a great deal of time studying the rock record. This is part two in a four-part series.

If the Flood was a global disaster that made new rock layers, which rock layers were made by the Flood? This is a question that has occupied the minds of Christians for centuries, well before the modern creationist movement. In this episode, Todd and Paul introduce us to the history of Flood geology and the quest to identify the Flood in the fossil record.

The world began in 4004 BC, or that is what Bishop Ussher believed. How do we know? Join Todd and Paul as they begin a series on the genealogies of Genesis and how they calculate the age of the Earth. Also, check out our new website at https://letstalkcreation.org/ See Show Notes

In the Book of Job, the creatures Behemoth and Leviathan are mentioned. Some people have interpreted these creatures as purely mythological. Others, have equated them with modern or extinct creatures. Todd and Paul address a listener's request to weigh in on the discussion. What were Behemoth and Leviathan? Resources mentioned in the podcast: Please note that none of the resources mentioned below...

With Special Guest Dr. Jeremy Blaschke, Assistant Professor of Science at Union University, Todd and Paul discuss the wonders of the parasite world. What we see as gross and disgusting are possibly beautiful from God’s point of view. Todd and Paul learn about how some creatures thought to be parasites can be beneficial to their hosts. Special Guest Dr. Jeremy Blaschke is an Assistant Professor of...

Are the Paluxy footprints in Glen Rose, Texas evidence of humans and dinosaurs living together, a hoax, or a case of mistaken identity? Todd and Paul discuss the history of the world-famous dinosaur tracks found in Texas limestone and how they’ve been interpreted and re-interpreted over the history of creationism in the twentieth century.  Show Notes

LET’S TALK CREATION  EPISODE 50: Let’s Talk about the International Conference on Creationism  Since 1986, the International Conference on Creationism (ICC) has been a place for creationists to meet together and present their latest work. This episode celebrates the 37th year of ICC. Though it only meets every 5 years, past conferences have seen some of the most important creation resear...

The question of natural evil is often a stumbling block for believers and non-believers. Todd and Paul discuss different sorts of natural evil and how the Young-Age Creation Model can help us understand these things. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Thank God for Microbes (Let’s Talk Creation podcast episode featuring Dr. Joe Francis) https://youtu.be/YWpfprKSPy0 Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm; Far...

In their first Astronomy episode, Todd and Paul talk to Dr. Bob Hill from Bob Jones University and President of the Creation Research Society. Hear about the design of the universe and the starlight and time problem. They also learn about the Star of Bethlehem.

BONUS 1: Caveman Make Fire?? A recent announcement about the hominin Homo naledi suggests that they might have been making extensive use of fire, for light, heat, and possibly cooking.  Join Paul and Todd as they discuss what this means for the ongoing creationist discussion about whether Homo naledi is human or not. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Evidence of Fire in the Rising Star Cave...

The creation/evolution debate can be pretty rough and tumble, and sometimes that can lead to anger and even bitterness.  Jesus calls us to love our enemies and pray for those who use us.  How can we do that in the world of debates when emotions get heated and our integrity is always questioned?  Join Paul and Todd as they chat about this vital topic.   Articles mentioned in the...

On this episode of Let's Talk Creation, Todd and Paul interview special guest Dr. Joe Francis about the good, the bad, and the ugly microbes God has gifted the world.   Dr. Joe Francis is Chairman of Biological and Physical Sciences at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, CA. Dr. Francis talks about what microbes are and how we interact with them on a daily basis. Microbes are everywhere...

EPISODE 45: Let’s Talk Creation Thanksgiving Special At the end of November, the United States celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday. The beauty of creation is on display everywhere. Paul and Todd discuss the things in creation that remind them to be thankful. Show notes at https://coresci.org/podcast Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Check us out on social media and consid...

RATE was an important step in creationist understanding of radiometric dating, but it raised a lot of new questions. Join Paul and Todd in this episode as they talk about some of the most important unanswered questions from the RATE project. These questions form the basis of ongoing creation research on radiometric dating. Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org Show notes: Pap...

Join Todd and Paul as they answer questions and reply to comments left by viewers on the "Let's Talk Creation" YouTube channel. 

In this episode, Todd and Paul talk with Liberty University professor Tim Brophy about the horse created kind.  They discuss twenty years of creation research on horse fossils, as well as the newest research from Dr. Brophy's lab that they hope to present at the 2023 International Conference on Creationism.  Email us with comments or questions at: podcast@coresci.org   Find the show...